Wine Australia and the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) have entered into a new 4.5-year investment agreement from 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2030, to deliver research, development, extension and industry support services for Australia’s grape and wine sector.
Australia’s grape and wine sector will benefit from greater confidence in vine quality and long-term vineyard performance with the launch of VitiCert Australia, a new national certification program for grapevine planting material.
Australian wine exporters are gaining stronger traction across the Asia Pacific region, with a series of high-impact trade, education and promotional initiatives helping to build visibility, deepen trade relationships and position Australian wine more competitively in key markets.
Australian wine producers are seeing renewed momentum in Canada, with new export and sales data along with feedback from importers pointing to a surge in demand for premium, regionally distinctive wines.
Two significant pests to Australian vineyards are being targeted in a new project led by Australian National University (ANU) PhD candidate Yilin Bai, who has been awarded Wine Australia’s Dr Tony Jordan OAM Award 2026.
Japan is the largest imported wine market by volume in the Asia Pacific region and Australia’s 8th largest export market. As such, it is a vital market to consider for Australian wine exporters.